Seat 1 A is a standard recliner-style First Class seat. The proximity to the galley and lavatory area might be bothersome, however, there is no reclining seat in front, making this seat feel a little more spacious. Floor storage for personal effects is not available for use during takeoff and landing.

1 C

None

No Power

Seat 1 C is a standard recliner-style First Class seat. The proximity to the galley and lavatory area might be bothersome, however, there is no reclining seat in front, making this seat feel a little more spacious. Floor storage for personal effects is not available for use during takeoff and landing.

1 D

None

No Power

Seat 1 D is a standard recliner-style First Class seat. The proximity to the galley and lavatory area might be bothersome, however, there is no reclining seat in front, making this seat feel a little more spacious. Floor storage for personal effects is not available for use during takeoff and landing.

1 F

None

No Power

Seat 1 F is a standard recliner-style First Class seat. The proximity to the galley and lavatory area might be bothersome, however, there is no reclining seat in front, making this seat feel a little more spacious. Floor storage for personal effects is not available for use during takeoff and landing.

10 A

None

No Power

Seat 10 A is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee. Seat back recline is limited due to the Exit Row behind.

10 B

None

No Power

Seat 10 B is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee. Seat back recline is limited due to the Exit Row behind.

10 C

None

No Power

Seat 10 C is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee. Seat back recline is limited due to the Exit Row behind.

10 D

None

No Power

Seat 10 D is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee. Seat back recline is limited due to the Exit Row behind.

10 E

None

No Power

Seat 10 E is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee. Seat back recline is limited due to the Exit Row behind.

10 F

None

No Power

Seat 10 F is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee. Seat back recline is limited due to the Exit Row behind.

11 A

None

No Power

Seat 11 A is a standard Economy Class seat located in an Exit Row. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee. Floor storage for personal effects is not available for use during takeoff and landing. The tray table and inflight entertainment monitor are installed in a fixed armrest, therefore, seat width is slightly reduced.

11 B

None

No Power

Seat 11 B is a standard Economy Class seat located in an Exit Row. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee. Floor storage for personal effects is not available for use during takeoff and landing. The tray table and inflight entertainment monitor are installed in a fixed armrest, therefore, seat width is slightly reduced.

11 C

None

No Power

Seat 11 C is a standard Economy Class seat located in an Exit Row. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee. Floor storage for personal effects is not available for use during takeoff and landing. The tray table and inflight entertainment monitor are installed in a fixed armrest, therefore, seat width is slightly reduced.

11 D

None

No Power

Seat 11 D is a standard Economy Class seat located in an Exit Row. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee. Floor storage for personal effects is not available for use during takeoff and landing. The tray table and inflight entertainment monitor are installed in a fixed armrest, therefore, seat width is slightly reduced.

11 E

None

No Power

Seat 11 E is a standard Economy Class seat located in an Exit Row. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee. Floor storage for personal effects is not available for use during takeoff and landing. The tray table and inflight entertainment monitor are installed in a fixed armrest, therefore, seat width is slightly reduced.

12 A

None

No Power

Seat 12 A is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee.

12 B

None

No Power

Seat 12 B is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee.

12 C

None

No Power

Seat 12 C is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee.

12 D

None

No Power

Seat 12 D is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee.

12 E

None

No Power

Seat 12 E is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee.

12 F

None

No Power

Seat 12 F is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features exceptional additional legroom due to the lack of a seat directly in front, and may be selected for an additional fee. The tray table and inflight entertainment monitor are installed in a fixed armrest, therefore, slightly reducing seat width. Floor storage for personal effects is not available for use during takeoff and landing.

13 A

None

No Power

Seat 13 A is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee.

13 B

None

No Power

Seat 13 B is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee.

13 C

None

No Power

Seat 13 C is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee.

13 D

None

No Power

Seat 13 D is a standard Economy Class seat.

13 E

None

No Power

Seat 13 E is a standard Economy Class seat.

13 F

None

No Power

Seat 13 F is a standard Economy Class seat.

14 A

None

No Power

Seat 14 A is a standard Economy Class seat.

14 B

None

No Power

Seat 14 B is a standard Economy Class seat.

14 C

None

No Power

Seat 14 C is a standard Economy Class seat.

14 D

None

No Power

Seat 14 D is a standard Economy Class seat.

14 E

None

No Power

Seat 14 E is a standard Economy Class seat.

14 F

None

No Power

Seat 14 F is a standard Economy Class seat.

15 A

None

No Power

Seat 15 A is a standard Economy Class seat.

15 B

None

No Power

Seat 15 B is a standard Economy Class seat.

15 C

None

No Power

Seat 15 C is a standard Economy Class seat.

15 D

None

No Power

Seat 15 D is a standard Economy Class seat.

15 E

None

No Power

Seat 15 E is a standard Economy Class seat.

15 F

None

No Power

Seat 15 F is a standard Economy Class seat.

16 A

None

No Power

Seat 16 A is a standard Economy Class seat.

16 B

None

No Power

Seat 16 B is a standard Economy Class seat.

16 C

None

No Power

Seat 16 C is a standard Economy Class seat.

16 D

None

No Power

Seat 16 D is a standard Economy Class seat.

16 E

None

No Power

Seat 16 E is a standard Economy Class seat.

16 F

None

No Power

Seat 16 F is a standard Economy Class seat that has a misaligned window.

17 A

None

No Power

Seat 17 A is a standard Economy Class seat.

17 B

None

No Power

Seat 17 B is a standard Economy Class seat.

17 C

None

No Power

Seat 17 C is a standard Economy Class seat.

17 D

None

No Power

Seat 17 D is a standard Economy Class seat.

17 E

None

No Power

Seat 17 E is a standard Economy Class seat.

17 F

None

No Power

Seat 17 F is a standard Economy Class seat.

18 A

None

No Power

Seat 18 A is a standard Economy Class seat.

18 B

None

No Power

Seat 18 B is a standard Economy Class seat.

18 C

None

No Power

Seat 18 C is a standard Economy Class seat.

18 D

None

No Power

Seat 18 D is a standard Economy Class seat.

18 E

None

No Power

Seat 18 E is a standard Economy Class seat.

18 F

None

No Power

Seat 18 F is a standard Economy Class seat.

19 A

None

No Power

Seat 19 A is a standard Economy Class seat.

19 B

None

No Power

Seat 19 B is a standard Economy Class seat.

19 C

None

No Power

Seat 19 C is a standard Economy Class seat.

19 D

None

No Power

Seat 19 D is a standard Economy Class seat.

19 E

None

No Power

Seat 19 E is a standard Economy Class seat.

19 F

None

No Power

Seat 19 F is a standard Economy Class seat.

2 A

None

No Power

Seat 2 A is a standard recliner-style First Class seat.

2 C

None

No Power

Seat 2 C is a standard recliner-style First Class seat.

2 D

None

No Power

Seat 2 D is a standard recliner-style First Class seat.

2 F

None

No Power

Seat 2 F is a standard recliner-style First Class seat.

20 A

None

No Power

Seat 20 A is a standard Economy Class seat.

20 B

None

No Power

Seat 20 B is a standard Economy Class seat.

20 C

None

No Power

Seat 20 C is a standard Economy Class seat.

20 D

None

No Power

Seat 20 D is a standard Economy Class seat.

20 E

None

No Power

Seat 20 E is a standard Economy Class seat.

20 F

None

No Power

Seat 20 F is a standard Economy Class seat.

21 A

None

No Power

Seat 21 A is a standard Economy Class seat that might have limited recline due to the closet bulkhead directly behind. The proximity to the lavatory might be bothersome.

21 B

None

No Power

Seat 21 B is a standard Economy Class seat that might have limited recline due to the closet bulkhead directly behind. The proximity to the lavatory might be bothersome.

21 C

None

No Power

Seat 21 C is a standard Economy Class seat that might have limited recline due to the closet bulkhead directly behind. The proximity to the lavatory might be bothersome.

21 D

None

No Power

Seat 21 D is a standard Economy Class seat. The proximity to the lavatory might be bothersome.

21 E

None

No Power

Seat 21 E is a standard Economy Class seat.

21 F

None

No Power

Seat 21 F is a standard Economy Class seat.

22 D

None

No Power

Seat 22 D is a standard Economy Class seat. The proximity to the lavatory might be bothersome.

22 E

None

No Power

Seat 22 E is a standard Economy Class seat.

22 F

None

No Power

Seat 22 F is a standard Economy Class seat.

23 D

None

No Power

Seat 23 D is a standard Economy Class seat that might have limited recline due to the Exit Row behind. The proximity to the lavatory might be bothersome.

23 E

None

No Power

Seat 23 E is a standard Economy Class seat that might have limited recline due to the Exit Row behind.

23 F

None

No Power

Seat 23 F is a standard Economy Class seat that might have limited recline due to the Exit Row behind.

24 B

None

No Power

Seat 24 B is a standard Economy Class seat located in an Exit Row. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee. Floor storage for personal effects is not available for use during takeoff and landing. The tray table and inflight entertainment monitor are installed in a fixed armrest, therefore, seat width is slightly reduced. The proximity to the lavatory might be bothersome.

24 C

None

No Power

Seat 24 C is a standard Economy Class seat located in an Exit Row. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee. Floor storage for personal effects is not available for use during takeoff and landing. The tray table and inflight entertainment monitor are installed in a fixed armrest, therefore, seat width is slightly reduced. The proximity to the lavatory might be bothersome.

24 D

None

No Power

Seat 24 D is a standard Economy Class seat located in an Exit Row. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee. Floor storage for personal effects is not available for use during takeoff and landing. The tray table and inflight entertainment monitor are installed in a fixed armrest, therefore, seat width is slightly reduced. The proximity to the lavatory might be bothersome.

24 E

None

No Power

Seat 24 E is a standard Economy Class seat located in an Exit Row. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee. Floor storage for personal effects is not available for use during takeoff and landing. The tray table and inflight entertainment monitor are installed in a fixed armrest, therefore, seat width is slightly reduced. The proximity to the lavatory might be bothersome.

25 A

None

No Power

Seat 25 A is a standard Economy Class seat and is listed as a Preferred seat. The seat features additional legroom and may be selected for an additional fee. The tray table and inflight entertainment monitor are installed in a fixed armrest, therefore, slightly reducing seat width. Floor storage for personal effects is not available for use during takeoff and landing.

25 B

None

No Power

Seat 25 B is a standard Economy Class seat.

25 C

None

No Power

Seat 25 C is a standard Economy Class seat.

25 D

None

No Power

Seat 25 D is a standard Economy Class seat.

25 E

None

No Power

Seat 25 E is a standard Economy Class seat.

25 F

None

No Power

Seat 25 F is a standard Economy Class seat and is listed as a Preferred seat. The seat features additional legroom and may be selected for an additional fee. The tray table and inflight entertainment monitor are installed in a fixed armrest, therefore, slightly reducing seat width. Floor storage for personal effects is not available for use during takeoff and landing.

Seat 35 C is a standard Economy Class seat. The proximity to the lavatories might be bothersome.

35 D

None

No Power

Seat 35 D is a standard Economy Class seat. The proximity to the lavatories might be bothersome.

35 E

None

No Power

Seat 35 E is a standard Economy Class seat.

35 F

None

No Power

Seat 35 F is a standard Economy Class seat.

36 A

None

No Power

Seat 36 A is a standard Economy Class seat located in a last row of the aircraft. Seat back recline might be limited due to the wall of the lavatory directly behind. Also, if the seat back in front is reclined, then personal space will be reduced. The proximity to the galley and lavatory area might be bothersome.

36 B

None

No Power

Seat 36 B is a standard Economy Class seat located in a last row of the aircraft. Seat back recline might be limited due to the wall of the lavatory directly behind. Also, if the seat back in front is reclined, then personal space will be reduced. The proximity to the galley and lavatory area might be bothersome.

36 C

None

No Power

Seat 36 C is a standard Economy Class seat located in a last row of the aircraft. Seat back recline might be limited due to the wall of the lavatory directly behind. Also, if the seat back in front is reclined, then personal space will be reduced. The proximity to the galley and lavatory area might be bothersome.

36 D

None

No Power

Seat 36 D is a standard Economy Class seat located in a last row of the aircraft. Seat back recline might be limited due to the wall of the lavatory directly behind. Also, if the seat back in front is reclined, then personal space will be reduced. The proximity to the galley and lavatory area might be bothersome.

36 E

None

No Power

Seat 36 E is a standard Economy Class seat located in a last row of the aircraft. Seat back recline might be limited due to the wall of the lavatory directly behind. Also, if the seat back in front is reclined, then personal space will be reduced. The proximity to the galley and lavatory area might be bothersome.

36 F

None

No Power

Seat 36 F is a standard Economy Class seat located in a last row of the aircraft. Seat back recline might be limited due to the wall of the lavatory directly behind. Also, if the seat back in front is reclined, then personal space will be reduced. The proximity to the galley and lavatory area might be bothersome.

4 A

None

No Power

Seat 4 A is a standard recliner-style First Class seat. Seat back recline might be limited due to the bulkhead directly behind.

4 C

None

No Power

Seat 4 C is a standard recliner-style First Class seat. Seat back recline might be limited due to the bulkhead directly behind.

4 D

None

No Power

Seat 4 D is a standard recliner-style First Class seat. Seat back recline might be limited due to the bulkhead directly behind.

4 F

None

No Power

Seat 4 F is a standard recliner-style First Class seat. Seat back recline might be limited due to the bulkhead directly behind.

8 A

None

No Power

Seat 8 A is a standard Economy Class seat located at a bulkhead. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat that may be selected for an additional fee. The seat might have restricted legroom due to the position of the bulkhead. Floor storage space for personal effects is not available during take off and landing. The tray table is installed in a fixed armrest therefore, seat width is slightly reduced.

8 B

None

No Power

Seat 8 B is a standard Economy Class seat located at a bulkhead. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat that may be selected for an additional fee. The seat might have restricted legroom due to the position of the bulkhead. Floor storage space for personal effects is not available during take off and landing. The tray table is installed in a fixed armrest therefore, seat width is slightly reduced.

8 C

None

No Power

Seat 8 C is a standard Economy Class seat located at a bulkhead. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat that may be selected for an additional fee. The seat might have restricted legroom due to the position of the bulkhead. Floor storage space for personal effects is not available during take off and landing. The tray table is installed in a fixed armrest therefore, seat width is slightly reduced.

8 D

None

No Power

Seat 8 D is a standard Economy Class seat located at a bulkhead. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat that may be selected for an additional fee. The seat might have restricted legroom due to the position of the bulkhead. Floor storage space for personal effects is not available during take off and landing. The tray table is installed in a fixed armrest therefore, seat width is slightly reduced.

8 E

None

No Power

Seat 8 E is a standard Economy Class seat located at a bulkhead. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat that may be selected for an additional fee. The seat might have restricted legroom due to the position of the bulkhead. Floor storage space for personal effects is not available during take off and landing. The tray table is installed in a fixed armrest therefore, seat width is slightly reduced.

8 F

None

No Power

Seat 8 F is a standard Economy Class seat located at a bulkhead. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat that may be selected for an additional fee. The seat might have restricted legroom due to the position of the bulkhead. Floor storage space for personal effects is not available during take off and landing. The tray table is installed in a fixed armrest therefore, seat width is slightly reduced.

9 A

None

No Power

Seat 9 A is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee.

9 B

None

No Power

Seat 9 B is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee.

9 C

None

No Power

Seat 9 C is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee.

9 D

None

No Power

Seat 9 D is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee.

9 E

None

No Power

Seat 9 E is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee.

9 F

None

No Power

Seat 9 F is a standard Economy Class seat. The seat is designated as a Main Cabin Extra seat, features additional legroom, and may be selected for an additional fee.

Traveler photos (36)

All First Class seats feature a 15.4-inch HD-capable touchscreen monitor with a selection of up to 75 movies, more than 150 TV programs, More than 350 audio selections, and up to 15 games. Every Main Cabin Extra and Main Cabin seatback has an 8.9-inch HD-capable touchscreen monitor with a variety of movies, TV programs, games, and audio selections available.

All First Class seats feature a 15.4-inch HD-capable touchscreen monitor with a selection of up to 75 movies, more than 150 TV programs, More than 350 audio selections, and up to 15 games. Every Main Cabin Extra and Main Cabin seatback has an 8.9-inch HD-capable touchscreen monitor with a variety of movies, TV programs, games, and audio selections available.

Wi-Fi service is availble to all personal portable devices. Internet access is available for a fee. Daily and monthly passes may be purchased before flight. Additional information about the service may be accessed by clicking here.

Food service depends on length of flight and time of day. Premium dining is offered in the First Class cabin. Main Cabin and Main Cabin Extra items might include complimentary light snacks such as pretzels and/or cookies. Snacks are available for purchase on flights over 2 hours. Light meals are also available for purchase on flights over 3 hours.

Non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary. Beer, wine, and a variety of spirits are complimentary in First and Main Cabin Extra. They may be purchased in Main Cabin.

Additional information for each class is available in the "Travel Information / During your flight" section on aa.com.

Overview

The American Airlines Airbus A321 (321) 181 passenger version is primarily used on Domestic US routes. This next-generation aircraft features a First Class cabin with 16 recliner-style seats. The Main Cabin features 165 standard Economy Class-style seats arranged in a 3-3 configuration. Main Cabin Extra seats, which provide additional legroom and priority boarding privileges, may be selected for an additional fee.

Featured user comments

Read user reviews for American Airlines Airbus A321 (321) Layout 1

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2020/03/06 for Seat 2D

Seat was narrow and very uncomfortable after an hour. 4.5 Flt to LAX from ORD. "Snack?" a cookie, that was it. Tiny restroom. IFE was OK. Told pax the wrong gate/baggage claim/terminal
AA keeps slipping in the attitude and service area.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2020/01/06 for Seat 25C

This seat is really tight. I had a tall man next to me and the 5 hour flight was really hard. Very uncomfortable and very crammed seat. I am only 5'8" male at 180 lbs and I was REALLY crammed on this seat

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2019/12/29 for Seat 4a

Worst Airline ever! Row 4 first class seats do not recline. They are fixed at upright. What arent they thinking. Irritating 1/4 of their first class cabin even before takeoff.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2019/12/08 for Seat 25B

They should call this seat the "thrombosis" seat. They call this an exit row - it is NOT except for the window seat, which has no seat in front of it. The other two are unbearable - especially "B". I am an average size woman. The person in front of me leaned back and I could not fully open my tray table - it is hinged- and I had to hold my book up to my face to read. This was the most miserable 3 hours of my life.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2019/11/26 for Seat 27A

There was a metal box under the seat in front which reduced storage space. (I think most economy seats have this problem.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2019/11/24 for Seat 17A

This seat or region of the plane gets very hot. The crew was aware and said this whole area of the aircraft gets less circulation than the rest

Submitted by
Philip T on
2019/11/04 for Seat 12C

Overhead bin over starboard row 11 exit has limited storage due to equipment. Can fit coat or small bag, no luggage. Overhead bin over starboard row 13 houses life raft and does not allow stowage.

This airplane seat has 2 inches more pitch than layout 2 and it made a difference. I was able to cross my legs with no problem. It was only a snack flight (2.5 hrs) and the cheese tray was excellent. We also got warmed nuts. They serve Woodford Reserve bourbon, so I was happy.

Submitted by
Ann C on
2019/10/12 for Seat 11A

There is a window, but it is in the forward half of the space, which does not allow the passenger to lean into it, thus reducing the shoulder width by several inches. I choose the window for those extra inches.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2019/08/08 for Seat 11D

Seat 11D and 11E have underseat storage under row 10. Seats 11 A-C do not due to a large device blocking access to row 10. There is a small space for 11C but not much. Having flown this plane before the width's of the seats are definitely narrower than the other rows but I'm 5'11" and 220 lbs and I fit ok. The video monitor is on a swing arm and a little clunky and the tray tables come out of the arm rest. Legroom is very spacious and I couldn't even reach my bag under row 10 without getting up. 11D, E and 12F are the best seats on this plane.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2019/07/29 for Seat 24D

Plenty of legroom but the proximity to the restroom and the large amount of space between rows 23 and 24 make it too tempting for anyone waiting for the restroom to take over that space as the default waiting area. It's like friggin' Grand Central Station!

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2019/06/29 for Seat 14C

I'm an average sized man at 5'10" and 195 pounds and found this seat to be extremely uncomfortable with minimal legroom and foot room (due to power box) taking up 1/2 the space in front of me. The in flight entertainment unit was nice but did not make up for lack of space.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2019/06/26 for Seat 8D

Overhead bins reserved for First Class. No other storage for your bag, so you are forced to put it farther back in the plane, even in Boarding Group 3.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2019/06/19 for Seat 11B

Pros: You'll have legroom for miles, and the space is also easier to stand up/move around in.
Cons: It's one of the narrower seats I have encountered on a plane. I don't know if that's the way all the seats in the aisle are; my partner was in 11A and he did not comment on it. Both the media screen and the tray fold out of some portion of the armrest and using both together feels so awkward. There is no under-seat storage because there is a large box that covers your seat and extends halfway across 11A and 11C.11A and 11C do both have under-seat storage, if truncated. There's also no direct overhead storage so you'll have to just find a spot in one of the other overhead bins and grab it before someone else does. The FA did help with this on our flight and even entering in Group 9, we were able to find spaces.
Other Notes: The media screen folds out from between the seats and is easy to use, once you've figured out where the button release is (it's on the side of your armrest). 11A has a good view out the window.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2019/05/13

No overhead space due to Emergency equipment storage. Also, the below seat space in front is limited due to power boxes.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2019/04/28 for Seat 24E

On the A321 (ver 1), seats 24B and 24 E are substantially narrower that a typical seat, making this uncomfortable unless you are a small person. The leg room is nice, but it is also located near a labatory, so cwords can encroach on your space. I would NOT recommend this seat.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2019/04/26 for Seat 3C

Simply dreadful. Hardly what one expects forward in the cabin. Barely any recline / only just slightly more than economy.
The food was..., well, inedible - unless you're truly hungry. No USB ports, no electrical sockets of any sort - whatsoever, and no IFE - unless you're using your own device [which you can't re-charge].
American's product sure has declined.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2019/04/26 for Seat 1A

I recently flew this aircraft up from Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic to Charlotte, North Carolina in seat A1 and can only say that this was hardly a 'first-class' seat and/or experience. The seat has virtually no greater pitch [38] than 'Main cabin extra' [35-36], though 1st does have 3 more inches of width [unless you're in a bullhead seat where the tray-table is stowed in the arm-rest, as in row 1]. Additionally, I couldn't fully extend my legs due to the proximity to the bulkhead and, of course, there's no under-seat storage during take-off nor landing. The heads were the smallest I've ever experienced on a twin-engine commercial flight - I mean tiny! If you're adult-sized - don't plan on their viability. Finally, OK, this wasn't a prime-/meal-time flight, however PUJ to CLT is a 4 hour [actual flight time - excluding boarding, taxiing, etc] flight and we were only offered chips, pretzels or cookies {with limited beverage options as well} - in '1st' class. Disgraceful. I felt truly sorry for the cabin staff that had to attempt to function in that minute galley. As a 'million-miler', I hate to see AA's product sink to such a low-level[s]. This is NOT value for money.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2019/03/29 for Seat 34A

The under seat storage is taken up by a power box

Submitted by
Ted M on
2019/03/25 for Seat 25C

AA lists this as an exit row seat. IT IS NOT! 25A and 25F are hut kit rest in row. They even had the nerve to ask me twice if I was willing and able to assist. And like most AA flights out of MIA, the plane is filthy!

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2019/02/17 for Seat 9A

Box under the seat was annoying and took up lots of room but worth it considering the IFE American has on this plane. Still worth the box because of the entertainment they have. Legroom wasn't great even though we paid extra for Main Cabin Extra. New plane. Alright flight

Submitted by
Mike E on
2019/01/22 for Seat 11B

Exit Row Seat with leg room for days. No under-seat storage available die to aircraft storage unit (A and C seats do have under-seat access)

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2019/01/12 for Seat 12A

Beware...America charges extra but one cannot squeeze one's feet into space under seat in front. Some sort of box for equipment.
Should be coded yellow and shame on America for charging extra for crappy seat (e.g. Footroom).

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2019/01/07

These seats have insufficient air, it was so hot from row 13 to 20 was 15 degrees hotter than the rest of the plane. Flight attendant said there was nothing that could be done. Do not seat in these rows if you want to breath.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2018/12/27 for Seat 12D

Underseat storage for 12D is smaller than for routine aisle seats on this aircraft. An extra IFE (supporting seat 11D) takes up space at the front.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2018/12/02 for Seat 1A

These are used for the Hawaii flights - Airbus A321S. I fly these airplane often and really try to avoid them but they are everywhere. First class seat Row 1 is what you want if you are paying nd can choose. You have no one in front of you so you have a very relaxing and open area. You can put your feet on the bulkhead. Otherwise the pitch is insufficient even in F.

Submitted by
Jin D on
2018/11/13 for Seat 26B

Limited foot room due to some (power?) boxes underneath seat in front.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2018/10/10 for Seat 25D

25D shows as Exit row as 25F has no seat in front of it. 25D has only standard leg room and a normal size backpack will not fit under the seat due to the configuration of the row 24

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2018/09/17 for Seat 14F

V2 of the 321 ORD-LAX and commonly used to DFW and Hawaii. 14F is really tight, no foot space withe the entertainment box - Im 6'2 - but the entire 14DEF row should be yellow. Overwater equipment (and that's most/all aircraft) takes up the overhead bin over these seats, so its a real chafe to get your carry-ons stored. Avoid.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2018/09/07 for Seat 11D

Flying on this A321S from DFW to Las Vegas. Row 11 is an exit row. 3 seats as A-B-C on the left, and D-E on the right, with 11F seat taken out.
Row 11 A-E seats all have great leg room, much more than even the first class seats (we flew back on first class 4A & 4B). However the bag storage space above Row 11 is reserved for airplane emergency equipment. Because of this, 11D and 11E on the left side becomes more desirable because you can store small bags in the back of row 10, while such space is not quite accessible for 11 A-C.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2018/08/18

On the Airbus A321 for Flight 14330 DFW-SFO on 8/16/18 seats 30 E & 30 F each had floor mounted electrical equipment boxes under the seats in front thus reducing width of foot space under the seats in front. Annoying.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2018/08/16 for Seat 25F

Seat does not recline. Shouldn't be "green" or listed as "good seat". Maybe mixed review?

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2018/08/08 for Seat 18C

Not a bad seat.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2018/08/06 for Seat 19 F

DFW to LV - There is very little room to stow anything under the seat in front of you. Seat 19 E appeared to have the same problem. I'm short so leg room wasn't a problem.
I use a small soft bag as a carry on and usually have no problem stowing it under the seat in front of me. At first I didn't think it was going to fit but after squishing it a bit I was able to make it work. There was just enough room left to stow my small purse.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2018/08/02

American seatback entertainment one of the best, except you will get interrupted by AA credit card ad in early portion (cannot be muted). Main Cabin Extra so we had early boarding group 5 + easy access to overhead & quicker deplaning. Among first to get served snacks/drinks. I believe complimentary alcohol for those who's lives are that pathetic they have to drink everywhere. Seatback screen has a very limited viewing angle so a person to your side cannot really see what you are watching, but anyone behind and near sure can (and vice versa). MCE worth it for me.

This seat has TWO entertainment control boxes under the seat in front. This leaves less foot space than any other position. This is a horrible seat for the long footed or those who plan to put anything below. A std bookbag will not fit. There is also a raft stored overhead. This row sucks.

Submitted by
Brian W on
2018/05/07 for Seat 12F

One of the best seats on the entire plane in my opinion in regards to legroom, hands down. You do have to share your leg space with the FA during takeoff and landing but that was only about 20 minutes in total. My only qualms regarding the seat was that the power outlet for this seat is on the floor vs. all of the other seats having their on the seatbacks in front them, and this made it awkward with my seat neighbor. Also, the monitor which came out of the armrest wouldn't stay locked fully in place, however, these were minor issues for me. I'm 6'3 and wanted the legroom more than anything and that's exactly what I got. Made my four hour flight much more enjoyable.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2018/04/27 for Seat 12D

First of all, this is a new A321S which DOES have electric outlets at each seat (contrary to what a previous commenter said) as well as in-seat entertainment monitors. The aircraft also features three bathrooms in coach, all of which are large enough for a man to stand up without hunching over. These are perhaps the largest bathrooms I have ever seen in the coach section of a plane. This Main Cabin Extra seat was fine...plenty of legroom. Row 11 would be even better and those exit row seats recline (Row 12 is not really an exit row even though designated as such.)

Submitted by
Grant W on
2018/04/19 for Seat 33c

The seat 33C was near the rear of the plane. Otherwise, the seat was fine. Comfortable enough for me at 6'4" and 275 lbs.
The IFE made the two and a half hours from Viva Las Vegas to DFW go by pretty fast.
I'd prefer to be more forward but wouldn't pay extra to get out of this seat.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2018/04/16 for Seat 20D

I would mark this seat RED. The lavatory door opens directly to this seat, a constant parade of fellow travelers with accompanying odors and sounds. Most unpleasant for 6 hour flight...

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2018/03/04 for Seat 11 D

Con: Both 11 D, and 11 E are Sold by AA as Main Cabin Extra, However, due to the tray table & video screen being part of the arm rest these seats are uncomfortably narrow. The seat does not recline at all, & the seat becomes more uncomfortable as the flight progresses. The Flight Steward sits in a jump seat,facing the back of the plane, in the area of the "missing seat 11 F". Because your seats are in the middle of a row, you can't lean your head against anything, making any kind of nap very difficult.
Pro: You have the exit aisle in front of your seat, so you have great leg space, but that is it.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2018/02/13 for Seat 12F

Pros: (Hint: This actually *DOES* have under-seat storage space. In front of the seat, where the missing seat is, is the flight attendant jump seat. Behind the jump seat is the underneath part of seat 10F; I put my smaller carry-on there without problems.) Has TONS of leg room. Window seat, but missing seat in front allows you to get in/out without crawling over other people in row.
Cons: The in-flight entertainment is this awful robot-arm-thing that comes from under the seat. It's awkward to fold/unfold, and can get in the way if you're trying to eat or work on the tray table.

Submitted by
Brad G on
2018/02/07 for Seat 9c

armrests are lower to ground and weak thigh support

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2018/01/25 for Seat 12C

An overnight flight from LAX to MIA. Picked this seat for the extra 6 inches. Seats in this row (12A - 12C) did not recline. Seat 11C reclined into me, and it was difficult to get up while they reclined.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2018/01/08 for Seat a14

DFW TO LAX roundtrip. Flown this plane first in 25F, then again on A14. For A14, the overall width of the seat is tight, so moving side to side is impossible. Leg movement side-to-side is reduced 25% with the installation of a box that controls the seat's electronics. Picking up anything under the seat in front of you is impossible. MISERABLE and very uncomfortable experience.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/12/28 for Seat 14F

Just not enough room! Temerature in this section could not be controlled. Way too hot! You cannot retrieve what you drop on the floor, there is not enough room to do so. Very unpleasant experience.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/12/02 for Seat 21A

Flew on this plane from Seattle to Dallas Fort Worth. Seat was really nice with the adjustable head rest but when the seat was fully upright it was extremely uncomfortable, legroom was pretty dismal. IFE bad a decent selection but it forced you to watch two 30 second ads (youtube style) before your movie starts which I hated. Eventually I just switched to the moving map the whole flight. Service was average at most, FAs were nice but didn't seem very interested. Lavatory was directly behind so I heard the toilet flush the whole time but no smell. I say a 7/10

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/11/30 for Seat 10A

The exit row seats (row 11) have tons of legroom and a large overhead bin. The bulkhead seats have the inflight entertainment on the bulkhead in front of each passenger. There are large metal boxes where we place our feet, cutting down on space to put a carryon bag. The seats are narrow, but a few inches more room, which is why we paid extra for the seats. My husband is 64 and he has about 3 inches between his knee and the seat in front of him with the seat up. That would change if the passenger reclined the seat. All the seats in MCE seem to have the same amount of legroom.

Submitted by
Jeff K on
2017/11/30 for Seat 1C

First class seats are NOT full recline as shown and Row 1 seats have less leg and footroom than many coach seats. I was in 1C and it was impossible for me to straighten my legs. AA should be ashamed of itself for selling this as First Class.

Submitted by
Steve A on
2017/11/09 for Seat 24D

The extra legroom is nice - im 64 and was able to fully extend without touching the seat in front. And theres under seat storage in front. On the downside, no window (just a tiny port hole) and the storage bin above has emergency equipment on both aides of the aisle, so you cant use it.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/11/07 for Seat 19D

Comfortable for a 3 hr flight. Leg room was fine for Coach. Wi-Fi was OK on my windows laptop, had some issues with iPhone.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/11/02 for Seat 25E

Very little room under the seat in front of you, and the seat seems narrower than most. My small-ish backpack wont fit. I will avoid this seat and the plane in the future.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/10/29 for Seat 36A

Row 36 does not recline at all.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/10/25 for Seat 25B

On the American Airlines site, row 25 is shown as an exit seat. This is somewhat misleading as these seats except in window have no extra leg room and other regular exon seats AND the seats in front in row 24 recline. There is a texhnixal reason these are classifies as exit aisle nut avoid unless its 25A or E. I sat in 25B and it was miserable.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/10/23 for Seat 9A

I paid the fee for Main Cabin Extra for the "amenities", but was terribly disappointed. The seats were hard and uncomfortable, and the newer A320s have reduced seat width. The biggest issue is the media box on the floor attached to the chair legs. DO NOT get a window seat on this aircraft - I could not even fit my backpack under the seat in front because of the limited under-seat space between curvature of the aircraft wall and media box. Was a terrible flight.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/10/17 for Seat 11E

These seats are amazing, and pretty much as good as first class, except not as wide, and you don't get the free food and cocktails like first. I book these seats whenever possible.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/10/07 for Seat 2c

No power outlet, no entertainment on this bird between San Diego, DFW, and back.

Submitted by
Grant W on
2017/10/03 for Seat 25a

Seat 25A was an premium economy seat with extra leg room because no seat in front. Kind of weird set up but great for a person with long legs.
IFA folded up from in front/below the seat.
I would use this seat again in the future.

Submitted by
Anthony H on
2017/09/28 for Seat 25C

Seat has standard recline and tight leg space. Do not confuse this seat as a spacious exit row seat because it is not

Submitted by
Anthony H on
2017/09/28 for Seat 25B

Seat has standard recline and tight leg space. Do not confuse this seat as a spacious exit row seat because it is not

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/09/24 for Seat F1

This was a complete crock. They switched plane types and what i ended up with was tight limited leg room with two by two instead of one by one on angle. I spent three time more than coach and it was way not worth it. Also, i confirmed plane type with airline morning of flight and the lied or didn't know (same in my book).

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/09/21 for Seat 22F

22F - limited legroom/carry on due to inflight entertainment system in front seat. Ditto for 22E.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/09/11 for Seat 25B

This seat is listed as being in the exit row but actually has less legroom than the standard economy seats on this plane. The area underneath the seat in front of you is also narrower than standard. I'd skip this seat.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/08/20 for Seat 35A

35A and 35B have obstructed foot room due to entertainment boxes under seat in front.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/08/07

My family flew American Airlines Flight 144 from Honolulu to Los Angeles. The last row in First Class (row 4) was okay except for the recline. Also, it feels pretty private, which is nice.

Submitted by
Jason L on
2017/06/07 for Seat 11D

11D & 11E are exit row seats (there is no 11F) with enormous legroom. There *is* ample room to store a backpack, briefcase, etc. beneath the seat(s) in front of you in row 10. HOWEVER, the IFE system is stored below the seat, and tray tables are stored in the armrests -- seriously reducing the seat width. Combine that with AA's "slimline seats," and this is perhaps the most uncomfortable Exit Row I have ever sat in.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/05/29 for Seat 2A

I flew United to MCO & returned on AA. First, I fly with my small dog on occasion. BTW, he's not an emotional service animal. I pay his fare every time. I think he should get a FF # actually. I always take a window seat with him. His carrier slides under the seat in front of me. Previously I found the fit under the aisle seat (2B) much tighter. But in this seat there is some type of fitting/covering on the legs of the seat in front of you. It narrows the width opening by a good couple inches. I'm not sure he would make it now. Could be a problem in the future. The plane is new, bright, clean and I had a nice flight. I'm 5'8", the leg room is OK. But, I do have serious worries regarding my dogs future flights. He's not going under the plane & I won't leave him at home. I'll look at other airplanes and Airlines. Technically he's a paying customer!

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/05/24 for Seat 4A

I flew first class from Los Angeles to Miami and then back from Miami to Los Angeles. I had the second version of Airbus 321 aircraft, where there are four rows of seats in first class, with two seats on each side of the aisle. The Airbus 321 is a smaller aircraft. I'm a little over 6'5" and I must say this was the least amount of leg space that I've ever had on a first class flight. There was enough room, but I think the leg space in this arrangement is equivalent to what coach leg space used to be in the glorious past days of flying. The in flight entertainment monitors are on the back of the seat in front of you. If the passenger should tilt the seat back, you need to pull the bottom of the monitor out so that the monitor isn't facing your legs. The seat cushion was not padded very well and became slightly uncomfortable during the flight. The meal they served for lunch was fabulous. They also had hot fudge sundaes and warm chocolate cookies. American Airlines flies the 777-300 from LAX to MIA. We had one person on our cruise who flew business class and loved their pod seats. I would recommend that you book the 777 if you are flying Los Angeles to Miami.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/05/10 for Seat 10A

The seat does NOT have limited recline. In fact, it's more generous than most coach seats. The same holds for the entire row.
The downside to this seat, and 10F, is a misaligned window, which is about 9 to 11 inches too far forward. Or, put better, the seat is 9 to 11 inches too far behind the window for easy viewing.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/04/20 for Seat 11B

11B has no floor storage. There is floor storage for 11A and 11C.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/03/29 for Seat 4F

There are NO power outlets on this flight. Not even in first class. Make sure all your devices are fully charged before you board. This was a new A321. Give me the ancient MD80s any day. They were silent up in first, and you could here those engines roar back in coach.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/03/23 for Seat 11c

The armrests are immovable and it is the narrowest seat on the plane. Ample leg room is available, so if you're tall, but not big, it's a great seat.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/03/09 for Seat 1D

Bulkhead seat. For a "1st Class" seat, pretty un-remarkable, it glides rather than reclines. Legroom decent, but if you glide back, it is reduced. I realize this is not a "jumbo", but for AA to call this section 1st class is a joke...Business maybe! I seriously was more comfortable on 737 1st than this AirBus. Seat "cushion" worked for about an hour, then it seemed like a folding card chair or banquet seat.

Submitted by
Alan V on
2017/03/08 for Seat 1c

Great seat if you are a bulkhead flyer. Large new tv screens.

Submitted by
Michael S on
2017/02/24 for Seat 3F

Comfy seat and nice entertainment system. Headphone jack is on the arm rest towards the front and can be tricky to locate. Plenty of power options for your electronics 110/220 outlet and USB plugs. The seat is the type that reclines and slides the seat forward.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/02/21 for Seat 2A

The work horse of the busy domestic routes, the 321-V2, get a heavy traffic load. Accordingly, the seats have a lot of pelvises wearing out the cushions. Even in Business Class the seat cushion is thin. Recline is as advertised 38 degrees, doesn't help much. But hey, the economy seats are certainly no better. Industry employees and engineers can add what comments they can about replacing the seat cushion every......500-1000 air hours? I assume this craft is basically a commuter between trunks such as MCO, TPA, MIA and RSW.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/02/14

Extra legroom but does not fully recline due to Exit Row behind. Seats are way too narrow -- and I'm fairly thin!

Submitted by
Hun K on
2017/02/05 for Seat 28A

Seat had perfect window alignment and ample leg room, however the feet space was partially unavailable due to electronics panel located near foot area

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/01/31 for Seat 9c

yes, i paid extra for this seat for additional legroom. i had additional knee room, but i had LESS feet room due to the annoying flight entertainment box. one loses 25% to 33% of the feet room due to the box.I'm 6'3", and i don't agree with anyone saying the legroom is great!

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/01/28 for Seat 8B

This is a bulkhead seat, but since this was a newer plane the screens were on the wall instead of a pull-out from the arm rest. There was definitely more lefroom than other MCE seats. We would choose these seats again...our trip was LAX to LIH

Submitted by
Pete Z on
2017/01/25 for Seat 27F

Large electronic box under seat in front takes about 1/4 of leg room away.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/01/21 for Seat 29F

Great new plane. Very nice and new. Good seats and good screen for entertainment.
Much nicer than older 737.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/01/13 for Seat 25D

Row 25 is NOT an exit row despite American's representation to the contrary. No more legroom than standard coach seats.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/01/12 for Seat 12F

Although you have ample leg room you have no video screen and you power outlet is under 12E.

Submitted by
Margaret M on
2017/01/10 for Seat 25D

This seat is NOT an exit row seat, just as Seat Guru describes it. However, AA presents it as such. Even when I scanned my boarding pass they asked if I was willing and able to assist in the event of an emergency. It's a very tight seat and I was pretty disappointed since I was expecting emergency exit legroom. So just a word of warning.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/01/04 for Seat 12D

Flew this plane MIA to LAX and noticed that both 11D and 11E in front of me reclined, quite a bit to the point I could barely see the screen. Hands down 12F is the best seat in MCE. No one in front of you and you have enough room to go out to the aisle in front of row 11. It also seemed the monitors in row 11 and 12F are slightly larger than the normal monitors as they are not in the seat back.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2017/01/03 for Seat 33D

It is difficult to understand how there could be any positive reviews of these economy seats. I wish I had a measuring tape on the plane, as I am skeptical about the 18 inch width cited on Seatguru. This was the narrowest seat I have ever experienced. Also, the armrests are barely an inch wide, so the space between passengers is further limited. I am not very tall, but the leg room was almost non-existent. While there is a video screen on the back of each seat, my eyes could not focus on it because it was just a few inches from my face. Since the middle seat was also occupied by an adult, I spent the entire flight leaning into the aisle, and I was continually chastised by the FAs going back and forth.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/12/10 for Seat 1A

Travelling 1st class in the red-eye from Honolulu to Los Angeles, seat 1A has legroom that is significantly impaired by the bulkhead. Completely different from 3F were I was sitting on my way to HNL and which was very comfortable. Suddenly I could understand why people put ther feet against the bulkhead as after a few hours you don't know where to put them anymore. Just a few inches extra would be great, especially considering this is 1st class.
Also, some cabin crew in the front galley were extremely chatty throughout the night and my wife had to ask them to be a bit more quiet as we couldn't sleep. The chief-flight attendant was very kind and helpful by the way.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/12/06 for Seat 32F

This seat was great, (compared to AA B737 which was awful), it's was a nice and modern plane, and I watched movies the entire journey (Boston Logan to Miami) 3 hrs approx.
Legroom was great for a tall guy like me (6'1 feet) and the seats were in leather and very confortable.
Nice job AA!!

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/12/06 for Seat 8D

Called main cABIN EXTRA -- BUT HAS LESS LEGROOM THAN THE BASIC MAIN CABIN SEAT.
tHIS AIRPLANE IS A PASSENGER NIGHTMARE! nEVER FLY ON IT.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/11/08 for Seat 24E

Sat in this seat OGG-LAX. Leg room and knee room is fantastic. Seat width is greatly reduced vs regular coach seats, and is downright painful. Consistent with other reviewers of this row, I am in good shape and am not of greater than average width. I am also 6'6". The discomfort caused by the narrowness of this seat almost made me consider forfeiting the legroom for that extra inch or so of seat width. Almost.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/11/04 for Seat 8c

Bullhead seat with the fat airbag seat belts, and arm rest tables. These are not the best seats. I would rather take row nine.

Submitted by
Maria F on
2016/11/01 for Seat 17A

Very bad experience. Limited leggroom for a tall person despite paying fees for seat selection and window seat cramped by a box (cables or other for tv) under seat in front.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/10/22 for Seat 24D

Lots of leg room, excellent for a tall person like myself. The seat had minimal padding & while the flight was less than 1 hour I was uncomfortable. Can't imagine being confined to that seat any longer. Exit row seat with no under seat storage allowed under the seat in front for safety reasons according to the flight attendant. Best part of the seat was the leg room.

Submitted by
Keith M on
2016/10/01 for Seat 2A

The description of AA's First Class seats on their 32B's as recliners is one more example of AA's deceptive advertising practices for the last few years. From stating they have the newest fleet (four years before they would even be flying the planes), our experience did not match their advertising descriptions. The First Class seats are a combination of the back reclining maybe 3" and the seat sliding forward again maybe 3", the resulting position being both uncomfortable and narrow.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/09/25 for Seat 13F

Flew LAX to MCO on 9/23/16 in seat 13 F. While AA charges extra for this, it is NOT a MCE seat! Seats 13 A,B,C, are MCE with noticeably more legroom. Row 14 is NOT MCE! Window seat with good view out of window. I felt this seat was a little cramped. When seat 12F fully reclined I felt like it was in my face! Seat back video monitor with so-so choices of movies, games and music. There is storage over row 12, but as mentioned, there is a life raft in bin over row 13. Across the aisle over row 11/12 there is also emergency equipment so no storage there either. Under the seat in front of this row there are 3 boxes, 2 under center seat, 1 on aisle seat. Limits your under seat storage or leg room. Row 11 is an exit row and there is no seat in front of 12F giving that seat extra leg room. Row 8 is first row in MCE and there is a hard wall in front of this. Seats have video monitors in arms making less width in these seats. Last row is 36 and those seats DO NOT RECLINE. Seat layout chart is accurate, read comments, this plane has some odd configurations and not all seats are equal. In standard economy the seats have limited recline and felt more narrow than other aircraft. This was a newer plane and I felt the seat comfort was fine. I was very warm in this part of the plane and I was uncomfortable. There was a power port for charging phones and laptops in front of me. Tray tables are small and when person in front of you fully reclines there is NO room for a laptop to be open.
Bring your own earphones as they are not provided! No charge for movies, I did not use WIFI but it is an option (for a fee)

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/09/16

I despise the three and three arrangement. I prefer the aisle seat. I'm an average size man, but my shoulders are still to broad to fit in the confines of the seat. But getting the aisle is not always possible. When both of my shoulders are touching other people, it makes me feel claustrophobic.
The space between my chest and the seat back in front of me felt much to close. There seems to be more room on Boeing 737s and 757s than on a Airbus (bus being the operative word here).

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/09/14 for Seat 9A

I took a flight from DFW-SJU, It was worth paying the extra $78 for main cabin extra, I got two windows, enough space (5'11", 220lbs) for myself, the seat reclined a bit more than older models and also the seat itself moved forward to add more recline, the entertaining system was great. Saw movies and t.v. shows from the moment I sat on the chair to moment the doors opened for debarkation. I was able to charge my phone either from the USB from the monitor or the plug under the seat. The plane looked cleaned but from close inspection I could tell it needed a deep cleaning

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/09/09 for Seat 13D

The overhead bin at 13D contains airline equipment (life raft)

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/09/05 for Seat 2F

Some other comments are mistakenly for the old USAir 321 configuration. This is a new configuration - great IFE, powerports etc., but seat has thin padding, and to me seems lower shoulder height than some other F seats. Not very comfortable for longer hauls - if you qualify for MCE/extra legroom seats in coach you're not missing a lot.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/08/28 for Seat 11E

This seat 11E is a few inches narrower than a standard seat. It is enough to be noticeable and a bit uncomfortable.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/08/27 for Seat 1B

The aircraft was spotless and appeared brand new, The "First Class: seat was very similar to that offered on the 737-800. However, the solid bulkhead reduced the legroom to the point that it was impossible to get comfortable. I am 5'11", you may want to consider sitting behind this seat and take the risk of someone reclining if you are taller. My colleague in 1A commented that it was the most uncomfortable seat she had ever experienced.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/08/26 for Seat 10A

10A is an MCE seat that does NOT recline. I dony recommend siyting here becausr 9A can recline abd the MCE advantage is gone.

although a standard seat it has an adequate leg room (i am 6' 1") and width (for a 215 lbs male)

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/07/08 for Seat 24D

24D and 24E are great for legroom. However, on long flights, the proximity to the lavatory makes for a miserable experience. People decide itm is perfectly OK to line up or wait for the lavatory in the space directly in front of these seats. I had a parade of people's rear ends in front or to the side of me for half the flight, bumping into me, my laptop, effectively convincing me two hours into the flight never to sit there again.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/06/28 for Seat 25A

Contrary to a previous user comment, Seat 25A does have an entertainment screen. It's mounted on a swing-up arm that folds between Seats 25A and 25B. I assume the same is true for Seat 25F. I observed that the seats in Row 24 also have swing-up entertainment screens.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/06/28 for Seat 35C

Despite being in an exit row, Seat 25C is worse than the standard seat because the entertainment system for Seat 24C obstructs the right side of foot space. The same obstruction exists for Seat 25B and the mirror image seats across the aisle.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/06/15 for Seat 32C

The updated A321s in American's fleet are very comfortable, definitely better than the 737-800. No complaints about seat width or legroom, the inflight entertainment unit worked well, and there was an abundance of complimentary movies and tv shows. Overall, a pleasant flight from DFW to SJU.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/06/06 for Seat 10d

Paid extra , seat still unusable for laptop, due to thick entertainment center

Submitted by
Joe T on
2016/06/04 for Seat 3f

No power port, seat was uncomfortable and no IFE. Service was good however.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/06/03 for Seat 25a

Flew in this seat April 2016 it has entertainment that swings out from under seat. Did not know until flight attendant explained it to me. Lots of leg room

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/05/31 for Seat 14A and 14C

Seats 14A and 14C are horribly cramped. This is a main cabin extra and is horrible! Virtually no leg room at all. My wife is 5 feet 3 inches tall and there was not enough room for her to bend over and tie her shoe; same for me and I'm 6 foot 2 inches tall. The seat in front of me reclined and I was trapped. I put a magazine on the tray table and there wasn't enough room for me to turn the pages normally; I had to slide each page over. The storage area on the seatback is very small, much smaller than on other planes. This is my first experience flying on this aircraft, and I will avoid this aircraft at all costs in the future. When making a reservation, I will check the type of plane, and I will NOT fly on this aircraft again.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/05/29 for Seat 11C

This is an exit row seat with alot of legroom. However the seat itself was very uncomfortable. Padding was thin and the seat was very narrow. I'm fairly small and still felt stuffed into the seat.

Submitted by
Michelle S on
2016/05/20 for Seat 9A

The seat back pockets on the newly designed plane are extremely small and will only hold something like a tablet and/or phone.

Submitted by
Jason F on
2016/05/18 for Seat 3C

I was in the A321 2 times recently: PHL>PHX and OGG>LAX. The first flight lacked power ports or IFE, though the seats were comfortable and the flight attendants were friendly. The second flight to LAX was a brand new product. Full power port availability, iIFE w plenty of audio, TV, and movies.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/05/11 for Seat 1A and 1C

I sat in 1C, which I liked. Aisle and access to the bathroom. The man in 1A was dealing with a very very bright light from the galley, but it's out of view for 1C. It's bad enough it should be in the tips on the seat guru map, and a showstopper for night flights.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/05/09 for Seat 25F

Excellent seat allowing for lots of legroom. Filthy and worn old plane. American Airlines should be embarrassed to allow this plane to in the air.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/04/27 for Seat 21D

I think this seat is standard, so it shouldn't be yellow. The lavatories didn't really bother me. Otherwise, this plane is really good for Economy. at 5'10, this was a good plane to be on. Everything was practically new, fresh, and well taken care of. All options were great, and it was comfortable for flights longer than 5 hrs. I highly recommend flying with this plane!

Submitted by
Joe T on
2016/04/04 for Seat 24b

Good legroom. Ridiculous seat width.

Submitted by
Susan W on
2016/03/19 for Seat 21F

Surprised by how comfortable this seat was for flight from Kauai to LAX. This plane is new & the entertainment options were great. This seat did not have extra leg room, but both myself & husband (taller) were comfortable. Underseat storage was just fine (accommodated backpack). Sadly cannot say the same for our connecting flight from LAX to ORD..which was horrible.

Submitted by
Joe T on
2016/03/13 for Seat 24b

Skinny seat. I am 6'3" but in good shape. I can barely fit in this seat. Entertainment system flips up from below. AC power outlet behind your legs is nice and the seat has excellent legroom. Another plus is there is no seat on your left side so you don't share the left armrest.

Submitted by
Katherine L on
2016/03/06 for Seat 23D

I suspect this seat has less legroom than other standard economy seats on the A321S. Typically I can use my computer without resorting to "T-Rex" hands, not so in this seat. There's no room at all. A middle seat further up or back would be more desireable.

This seat was awful the pitch was bad the seat cushion was like a cloth covered piece of plywood. I like the bulkhead seat and ask for 1a, or 1f, but no more airbus for me,By the way the galley door was fabric every time she would slide it open the light on the wall was blinding.Do not get this seat or any AA 321 first class seat that matter. i,m going Boeing or i ain't going.phi

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/02/04 for Seat 11a

There's a small space under the seat in front of this one that accommodates a small backpack. Flight attendants allow storage in this space provided it does not interfere with exit door egress.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/01/28 for Seat 1A

This must be one of the worst experiences ever: First Class on a 6 hour journey: the seat reclines less then 1 inch. No entertainment system, no pillows provided. First class was full, economy empty, so i retreated into the back to get a full row and some sleep. Shame on American to sell such a sub standard product

Submitted by
James G on
2016/01/24 for Seat 25b

25B is marked as an exit row by American but adds no extra space. The window seat next to it has the TV under the seat and tray on the left armrest claiming it for that seat. The equipment under the seat in front limits where your feet can fit. I am tall 6 feet 2 and was unable to move my legs the entire flight. Worst seat i have ever sat on a plane. Additionally the screens bulge out so when the person in front leans back it is very close to your face and very claustrophobic.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/01/24 for Seat 13B

Flew from LAX-DFW on Dec 9th 2015. Great seat for a 3.5 hour flight! I don't remember much as I was nearly asleep after a 15 hour flight from Australia. But American has vastly improved since I last flew with them in 2010. Seatback TVs were good. Got free drinks and I didn't even know that this was a Main Cabin Extra seat until I actually got on the plane! The extra legroom was nice.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/01/04 for Seat 4F

Flew DFW-CLT. As a small person, 4F was comfortable. However, the IFE box reduced the amount of storage space under the seat. I ended up putting my bag under the center partition between the two seats in front of me. Service was excellent, and the flight crew/attendants were very friendly.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2016/01/04 for Seat 25C

Seats 25 B,C,E,D are marketed as exit seats and priced as preferred seats. They show up as exit rows on your ticket, but have standard leg room, because the real exit row is row 24. This row lacks the window and aisle seats, so that only 25A and 25F have extra leg space, but not B,C,D,E. Buyer beware!

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/12/29

New A321S. So nice compared to the 737-800 we flew out (MCO-DFW). Clean and relatively comfortable MCE seat. IFE was really very good. Hate that Airbus is so much better than Boeing - maybe it is just the way AA orders them. It did take forever to load this plane since it is so big for a single aisle.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/12/16 for Seat 12D

12D is booked as an exit row seat according to the American website but it is NOT an exit row seat. Though it might be considered Main Cabin Extra, this seat is only an inch or two longer than the main cabin seats and the least legroom of any MCE row. I do NOT recommend this seat. The only MCE seats of any decent size are rows 11 forward. Row 11 has an enormous amount. I did not go aft to look at the rear MCE seats.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/12/09 for Seat 26E

Beware of this seat. It has two metal items under the seat in front so you have very little foot room, about half of normal. You can not put any type of bag there and you can't even move your feet.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/12/05 for Seat 22F

This plane is vastly comfier than American's B738. The extra inch of seat width is really noticeable; the plane is new and modern; you and you get a great IFE system. I didn't find the underseat equipment box to be in the way at all, but I wasn't trying to store any bags there at the same time. I'm 5'10/ 160, and thought that the seat was as comfy as you could hope to find in economy. Seriously, a really well done interior.. I wish they would replace every 737 in their fleet with these!

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/12/04 for Seat 12F

One of the better seats on the plane, until you have to get in a fight with 11E on who owns the window shade.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/12/02 for Seat 8C

A decent bulkhead row seat, not the most spacious in the world but nothing to complain about. If anything, my biggest issue was with the extra padded seat belt, which further reduced the seat width when paired with the immovable armrests. There's a magazine pouch in front of the seat which provides a bit of storage, and the screen isn't terrible, though all I did was watch the flight info since I bring my own entertainment.

Submitted by
Reinhardt S on
2015/11/29 for Seat 20E

I flew on this flight from Boston Logan to Dallas Forth Worth. I was very excited to see that American had installed the new entertainment system on their new A321's. Each seat had it's own personal tv. The tv also has a usb outlet so you can plug your electronics in and another jack as well (although it takes a long time for it to charge up your electronics than if they were plugged into a standard wall outlet.) My favorite part was the map system. AA uses a 3d mapping system where you can see the plane moving in 3 dimensions. The flight path is projected in 3 dimensions as well. This is especially helpful for landing to see which track you are taking. This is something that I have never seen in any other airline. I was too cheap to buy the movie package at $4.99 but for a 4 or 5 hour flight, it would probably be worth it. it also comes loaded with music and games (which also cost money.) Originally I was in seat 35 F but then switched my seat the night before to seat 20E. I was concerned that there wouldn't be enough overhead space to put my bag if I was in the back. This was false. There was plenty of room. This seat was a good choice, because it is centrally located in the aircraft. Although the lavatory is relatively close, I didn't notice it much at all.

Submitted by
Mikael L on
2015/11/21 for Seat 13E

This seat has TWO video boxes in the foot well so there is very little space for backpack or your feet

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/11/08

Even though these are premium exit row seats and there is a row of seats in front of you, the stern AA F/A indicated that you could NOT store ANY carryon underneath the seat in front of you because this was an exit row. She indicated this was an FAA restriction. BUYER BEWARE if you select this premium product seat. You'll have legroom but your carryover has to be stored in an overhead. Also, the overheads immediately above these seats have emergency equipment so you either have to store your bags forward or behind you. If behind, you're swimming upstream to try to get your bag and carryon as passengers are exiting.

These seats are miserable for the nearly 6 hours you are in them. AA has a lot of nerve charging first class prices for them. Also, you cannot tell from their online info OR from calling an agent whether this flight is the upgraded A321 or the old one. I was told it is upgraded, lie flat seats. It is NOT. It is old, uncomfortable and I cannot see that it is much better than coach, which is 1/3 the price. Also note, the seats do not actually recline, they sort of move up like a barcalounger with no footrest, more comfortable upright. Meals consist of a bag of chips on takeoff and a plate of fruit and yoghurt 2 hours before arrival. On an overnight flight.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/10/19

There is a solid partition to the floor and immovable armrests. You can not extend your legs or adjust by moving the armrest. The partition is to close and it is a shame they call this a main cabin extra seat.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/10/16 for Seat 25F

There is NO entertainment option whatsoever if you sit in this seat. Yes there is leg room but on a 4 hour flight with no entertainment unless you plan to sleep or have your own option, please be aware of this. It made it a VERY long flight.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/10/15 for Seat 13D

This seat was horrible. It was sold to us as Economy Plus but was not. Row 13 A-C is, but not 13 D-F. As others have said, the economy seats in this plane are very uncomfortable and inhumanely cramped. I will work to avoid this plane moving forward but will definitely make sure to get an upgrade on any flight over 2 hours.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/10/10 for Seat 3D

As stated before, plenty of places to put a drink etc. The IFE was non responsive or overly jumpy. After two hours, the seat was very uncomfortable. I can only imagine how a longer flight would not be an enjoyable one.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/10/09 for Seat 25A

The extra legroom is great, but it's effectively a bulkhead seat, as there's no storage. Also, there is no personal entertainment screen.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/10/04 for Seat 1a

i have flown over a million miles and this seat is the worst i have ever been in. the male flight attendent had to push the seat to get it to recline uding the wall for support and had to do the same with other seats in first. the second leg of my trip i had a similar seat location with the exact opposite result, everytime i moved the seat would slide into or out of the reclining position. american should be imprisoned for fraud for selling trash like this for first class seating.

Submitted by
Dani B on
2015/10/01 for Seat 15F

There is a power box that limits space for your carryon under the seat.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/09/26 for Seat 8A

I think the bulkhead seats at row 8 needs to be classified as mixed review. The wall at 8ABC is closer to you than the wall at 8DEF. Regardless, you will not be able to stretch your legs out, but you do get knee room. The 8A second window is between the bulkhead dividing first class and economy, and the pax in first reached back and slammed the window shut. The IFE was not operational for this flight.

Submitted by
Colin W on
2015/09/07 for Seat 2A

The seat is comfortable in the upright position, there are plenty of places to put your drink, phone, etc. The entertainment system is excellent, but!
When the seat is reclined it is the most uncomfortable seat, it doesnt actually recline, the seat moves forward and its like sitting on a lounger that someone had picked up to tip you out.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/09/02 for Seat 14C

My wife and I flew round-trip PHX-DFW on this model A321 (AA calls it A321S). Do not confuse this model with the older USAir version. We had reserved 14C and 14D to be across from each other. The AA and SeatGuru seat maps do not show that these rows in the 11 to 15+ area are offset by approximately a half row. You are not truly directly across. Not a big deal but it would be nice if the maps were accurate. Row 14 is not MCE but the space was OK as the passengers in the seat ahead did not recline their seats on either segment. I did not recline mine either and it was tolerably comfortable for the 2 hour flight. The interactive flight display provided some welcome entertainment/distraction. The cockpit view was a nice variation. The seatback in front has both power and headphone jack connections under the screen. The inflight entertainment boxes under the seats reduce available storage space slightly. Typical flight noise in takeoff and cruise, but the most rattles and shaking I've ever heard upon landing. There's a life raft in the overhead bin over row 13 reducing bin space in the area. I still prefer the 2 seat side of an MD80 but this was an OK experience.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/08/29 for Seat 2D and 2F

This comment is also valid for 2A and 2C across the aisle. There is effectively very little under seat storage space in front of row 2 in the AA 321 V2. This is because there is a very large and obtrusive electronic box under the Row 1 seats, plus two seat anchor brackets. Thus what space that does exist is broken up into small chunks. My wife and I were unable to put even a modest sized article under there. A purse is about all that would fit.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/08/21 for Seat 25E

This seat was sold to us as an exit row by the airline but it is not, only one seat is. This seat had am armrest that is not movable because it is next to the one actual exit seat.

Submitted by
Rob H on
2015/08/19 for Seat 8A

Tray tables are in the armrest making it a bit snug for larger people. Nice entertainment system, but both myself and my wife had to reset ours to get them to work. My touchscreen wasn't responding and her's kept saying it was downloading content. Luckily the FA helped us out.
The new A321SL is a nice plane and made going back to a B738 feel like a downgrade.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/07/31 for Seat 2F

DFW-JFK. Plenty of legroom, even for someone who's 6'2". Comfy seat, great IFE, and decent amount of storage space. Best domestic (non-transcon) first out of the big 3 major airlines.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/07/22 for Seat 13D

Seats in coach are ridiculously cramped. If someone in front reclines it could hit you in the face. It also takes forever to load this airplane. It's worse than a 757 leaving Orlando. There is a call button on the screen that people keep pushing, mainly because they just love pushing ALL the buttons. The attendant made an announcement almost pleading with people not to push it. Unless you are in First or MCE, this is not a pleasant experience at all. If you are on a flight over 2 hours consider upgrading or something else.

Submitted by
Ken K on
2015/07/22 for Seat 25F

25F on new A321S (non-transcon 32B). Tons of legroom due to no seat in front. You still have access to underseat storage in row ahead. Personal video comes up from below.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/07/14 for Seat 15C

This seat is decent, however the tray table sticks out toward you quite a bit more than needed, due to the fact that there is a space behind the tray table for magazines, and the tray table folds in on itself. There is in-flight entertainment on this plane. I was able to fit my guide dog under the seat in front of me without any issue, which has become more of a concern with the large IFE boxes particularly on the American 737s. I don't recall if there was an IFE box under the seat in front of me at all.

Submitted by
Ken K on
2015/07/13 for Seat 11B

MCE seat with lots of exit row legroom, but no underseat storage in front due to exit equipment.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/07/12 for Seat 8A

Short window-side armrest, fixed armrest on right side for tray table. Bulkhead extends to floor so short leg room.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/07/05 for Seat 3F

I was quite impressed with the first class on this Airbus aircraft on a really good flight from DFW-LAX. Legroom was good, the personal entertainment screen froze a bit but it was reset and it was all ok.

Submitted by
Tonia N on
2015/06/23

We flew out of DFW to LAS! I couldn't believe how nice this plane was! I sat by the window. It was a night time flight! I know I have a hard time describing about how the plane was but it was terrific! Touch screen with interactive flight map on the back to see where you were! It had the food for puchase menus on the touch screen and beverage menu too! I was in economy class! The seats were comfortable! I am really proud how American kept up with there fleet. I am glad they are getting rid of the MD80s and going with planes that are lesser fuel, but this plane was an exception. I give this plane 5 stars for American and window seat was nice on this plane!!!!

Submitted by
Ryan R on
2015/06/23 for Seat 11D

Row 11 may have the most leg room on the plane... I can't touch the seat in front of me even if I fully extend my legs.
But the catch is you have no storage under the seat in front of you because it's an exit row and the overhead compartment on both sides is marked "no stowage" due to first aid, oxygen, fire extinguishers, flight attendant stuff, etc. So you're forced to use an adjacent bin. It's probably not a major problem since you're most likely one of the first to board if you have this seat. But, it's still an inconvenience.
Also can't watch TV or movies during takeoff/landing since it needs to be stowed in the armrest.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/05/31

26-D was my favorite seat in the plane. This plane was nice and the cabin for seat 26-D

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/05/29 for Seat 4a

My wife and I had the good fortune to fly the new 32B as a replacement for the S80 scheduled for this flight. I was really pumped to experience the latest 1st class offer from AA. Unfortunately, the 32B is a disappointment. Starting with spooling the engines, the plane is loud and it vibrates a lot. Not at all like a quieter 737. But that's not all! Backing from th34 gate, the brakes rubbed/vibrated so much, I wondered whether the plane was fit to fly. We were flying from DFW-DEN on a regular sort of day, CLR in DFW and BRKN clouds on our approach into DEN. What I noticed was our really bumpy ride in. This planes likes to bounce around, not sure why, but seems unlike the 737-800 which seems to ride bumpy air better. We were all pretty darn happy to land, to hear those clunking sounds of the landing gear and the vibration of the brakes engaging. After all the hype of the 321 transcon, I had high expectations, now I'm not so sure I want another flight on this aircraft.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/05/26 for Seat 1A

First time flying the AA A321 regular cabin, nice and clean looking. Seat 1A is nice, legroom not too bad and seat comfy. Not sure how economy fares but ignore the daft comments about Airbus packing the seats in, American chose the seating configuration not the manufacturer.

Submitted by
Nathaniel C on
2015/05/06

The seats at 12DEF are considered exit seats because they have direct access to an exit. It has nothing to do with the amount of leg room - the real exit row is 11 ABC/DE. This is where you will have the most legroom. Again row 25ABC/DEF is the same as mentioned above, it is merely because they have direct access to the exit.
Also when it comes to being "cramped" the 321 is actually similar in size the 757 with a 5" difference in length but a 6" difference in width - meaning the 321 is 5" shorter but 6" wider..... The Recaro seats on the Airbus also improve comfort as the whole seat reclines, bottom cushion as well as back, not just the back.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/04/02 for Seat 21A

Every seat except the premium seats are cramped. For longer flights upgrade for a premium seat on any flight over three hours. Airbus packs them in! Very tight coach seating! If you want space select Boeing aircraft! If it aint Boeing we aint going! LOL

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/02/15 for Seat 33C

The standard Coach Class/Main Cabin seat. Extra legroom if you stretch your legs out toward the aisle. Seatback TV Movie options cost money on Domestic flights but are free on International flights. Recline is standard, 3" of recline. The tray table is better than most tray tables on mot planes. Love the 3 x 3 seat arrangement and not the 2 x 3 x 2 seat arrangement. Overall, the plane is your standard narrowbody jet with seatback TV. Seat Pros: Extra legroom if stretched legs toward aisle. Cons: It can get noisy due to proximity to the engine. Seat overall rating: 8.3/10

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/02/01

As a frequent traveler I'm very disappointed in the exit rows on these new planes. I always booked the 2nd exit row near wing and was very content. 2nd exit row on these new planes is not the same at all. 12E had half the storage space as aisle seat under the seat - not enough for my laptop bag. Leg room not even close to old exit rows. Seat pocket was barely big enough to fit a water bottle. Tried to use my laptop and pitch was so limited I couldn't see my screen and finally gave up. 11B lots of legroom but NO storage space under seat. It's basically a bulk head seat as the seats in front as so far away you can't reach them & they won't let you use the under seat for storage. Overheads are filled with emergency equipment so you have to go several rows away to access your bags - no room to store anything. Both rows are horrible now for the frequent business traveler. VERY disappointed with American now.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/01/31

It was my observation that both 11D and 11E were narrower than the same seats in rows 10 and 12.
For the record, I sat in 12F and your comments for that seat are right on -- it's probably the best coach seat on the plane.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2015/01/13 for Seat 10C

Excellent aircraft. Very comfortable. The in flight amenities were second to none. I would recommend flying on AA's A321 for any route.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2014/10/18 for Seat 2F

These new A321s a a big improvement on the 757's and even 737's. The in-seat entertainment in First Class is phenomenal, and because Airbus cabins are a little wider, I found it very easy to sleep against the wall (there's a good 5" of space there). For those in economy, AA has gone with Airbus' standard 18" seat, almost 1" bigger than the 737 which is 17.2. They can't replace their old planes with these new ones fast enough as I am concerned.

Submitted by
SeatGuru User on
2014/10/05 for Seat 3F

This was my first time on the "new" A321B in seat 3F. The seat was typical wide for domestic first. However, the seat pitch being at 38 really showed in real life when using the seat as it seemed very tight and claustrophobic. Was glad to be in first on another AA Boeing plane.